The power of micro resilience | Kaleb Dahlgren | TEDxRegina
In this powerful TEDx talk, Kaleb shares his story of recovery following the devastating
The Humboldt Broncos bus crash is a story that captured hearts across Canada. But this isn’t just a
survival story. It’s about how small acts, daily habits, and seemingly minor choices can
lead to massive healing. Kaleb Dahlgren is a Canadian gem. He is an inspiring community leader, mental wellness advocate, and survivor. Kaleb has an inexplicable ability to connect with any audience as he invites them to revisit the challenges of his past and share the valuable lessons he has learned from them. From a young age, Kaleb has been forced to be resilient.His hockey career was threatened before it started with a diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes at four years old. Yet Kaleb proved his doctors and coaches wrong by going on to play hockey at an elite level. During his career, he played for the Humboldt Broncos, a team that made national news when their bus collided with a transport truck.He is the National Ambassador for two non-profit organizations and the founder of his own, Dahlgren’s Diabeauties - a mentorship program developed to help connect children with Type 1 diabetes to role models that can help provide guidance and support. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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